Tote Bag

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  Step 1

  Cut two square of fabric from the lining material, and two from the black material
  Mine measured 38cm x 46cm

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  Step 2

  Add a pocket onto one of each of the squares. I put contracting (handmade) bias binding on the top of mine for effect
  This is optional

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  Step 3

  Sew the lining squares RS together, leaving the top shorter edge open. Sew a gusset into the bottom of both sides.
  Here's a good tutorial on how to do it
  http://www.sewretrothebook.com/how-to-make-a-gusset.html

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  Step 4

  Now make your template. I used the computer for this, because my drawings are bad :P

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  Step 5

  Print out your template, cut out the shape and place it on the front side of your bag. Sew it on using close zig-zag stitch.
  Once you've done this, sew the two pieces of black fabric RS together, again, leaving the top shorter edge open.

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  Step 6

  Now make your handles.
  Take a piece of fabric (around 5" wide, and however long you want + seam allowance) and press it in half. Fold the outer edges into the half-mark (as shown in the picture) and then fold everything back in half. This will create your strap
  (sorry, that was long, and probably doesn't make sense)

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  Step 7

  Topstitch along both sides using a contrasting thread (I chose blue, to go with my "K")

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  Step 8

  Pin the handles onto the front of the bag like so:
  Now put your black bag INSIDE your lining fabric (the lining fabric facing wrong side out)

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  Step 9

  Sew along the top, leaving a 2" gap for turning
  (I backstitched when I got to the handles, for extra strength)

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  Step 10

  Turn it inside out, press and topstitch. You're done! Go and show off your new bag :D

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